Fintech Mercury applies for OCC bank charter

Fintech Mercury applies for an OCC bank charter and appoints a CEO with experience from SoFi, Green Dot, and Goldman Sachs. The OCC has previously approved five crypto firms for a different type of charter.
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Senate confirms FDIC’s Hill, CFTC’s Selig

- Senate confirms FDIC's Hill and CFTC's Selig with party-line votes. - Permanent leadership positions at two financial regulatory agencies established.
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